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Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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Southern Cross Vets

Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Port Elizabeth is a small animal veterinary clinic caring for dogs, cats and birds. Southern Cross Vets in Port Elizabeth stocks a wide range of veterinary diets and pet products. Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic offers and provides a high standard of medical and surgical care for your pet. Southern Cross Puppy School holds puppy classes in the garden at Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic on Saturday mornings.

Contents

  1. Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic History and Mission
  2. Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Practice Tour
  3. Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Contact Info
  4. Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Consulting Hours
  5. Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Services
  6. Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Services
  7. Meet the Southern Cross Team
  8. Flea control
  9. Loyalty Card
  10. January Special
  11. Visit our Website
  12. Facebook Page
  13. Excellent Veterinary Pet Foods
  14. Fun Pet Toys
  15. Cool Collars
  16. Comfy Pet Beds and Carriers
  17. Fleas, Fleas Go Away
  18. Kongs are great
  19. More Cool Collars
  20. eBay
  21. What do you think?
  22. Vote for this lens

Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic History and Mission

type=textSouthern Cross Veterinary Clinic, Port Elizabeth, South Africa became a reality on 7th September 1999 when the property at 8 Salisbury Avenue was purchased. The beautiful clinic with its residential appearance and gardens, safe car park and entrance, and its unique facilities is an asset that we are very proud of. Our Mission at Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic is to offer and provide the best medical and surgical care for your pet. As pet owners ourselves, we respect the closeness of the human-animal bond and it is our purpose to enable pet owners to celebrate all aspects of this loving and caring relationship. Therefore, we strive to give the professional and compassionate care we want our pets to receive when they are sick or injured. We consider you and the Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic as partners in your pet's health care. We believe that prevention and education are the cornerstones of the total medical care that we offer our clients.

Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Practice Tour

Southern Cross Reception - Our reception staff at the separate clinical counter deal with admissions, consultations, accounts and medical dispensing.

Southern Cross Reception - Our reception staff at the separate clinical counter deal with admissions, consultations, accounts and medical dispensing.

Southern Cross Reception - Our reception staff at the separate clinical counter deal with admissions, consultations, accounts and medical dispensing.
Southern Cross Waiting Room - The spacious, sunny and comfortable waiting room at Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic is equipped with two entrances.
Southern Cross Shop - We stock a wide range of excellent veterinary diets and pet products. A retail counter with fully trained staff deal with sales and advice regarding the different diets and products. Our staff have been trained to assist you wherever possible - whether selecting the correct diet or just hearing about your pet's latest bout of mischief.
Southern Cross Shop
Southern Cross Consulting Room - The three spacious consulting rooms are private, fully air-conditioned and open into the waiting room, and at the rear into the clinic and hospital area. Large, non-slip examination tables give our patients the required sense of security which helps with examinations and treatments.
Southern Cross Preparation Room - The preparation room, intensive care and theatre are also fully air-conditioned and patients in ICU are under constant observation. Online video streaming means that we can monitor our patients via the internet at night from our homes. We are well equipped to cope with emergencies and the treatment of hospitalised patients.
Southern Cross Dog Hospital - Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic has a large, fully air-conditioned dog hospital. The cages are spacious with excellent ventilation and drainage. The hospital encompasses a fenced off exercise yard where dogs, if they are able to, will spend time outside during the day. A bench in this lawned area adds comfort for visiting owners. All the cages are tiled with non-slip floor and smooth wall tiles which allow for easy cleaning and a hygienic environment. Each cage has its own drainage point covered with a stainless steel grid. The galvanised cage doors give security and safety. The floors in all the hospitals and theatre are tiled and boast under floor drainage systems, further enhancing a hygienic, clean environment.
Southern Cross Cat Hospital - We have a separate, air-conditioned cat hospital. The cats do not come into contact with dogs which offers security and limits stress. There are extra large cages for moms and their kittens. This warm, quiet environment is ideal for our feline patients
Southern Cross Operating Theatre - A wide range of surgical procedures is offered. First class X-ray facilities and an ultrasonic scanner help with specialised diagnostics.
Southern Cross Dental Unit - We recognise the importance of small animal dentistry and the need for relevant facilities so we have a separate dental unit next to the theatre.

Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Contact Info

SOUTHERN CROSS VETERINARY CLINIC
8 SALISBURY AVENUE
MILL PARK
PORT ELIZABETH
SOUTH AFRICA
6001

TEL: 041 373 4243/4236
FAX: 041 373 4258
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY NUMBER: 082 874 2305
E-MAIL: scvc@corpdial.co.za
www.scvc.co.za

Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Consulting Hours

type=textMONDAY TO FRIDAY
08.00-09.00 open time
09.00-11.15 appointment time
14.30-17.00 appointment time
17.00-18.00 open time

SATURDAY
08.00-13.00 appointment time

SUNDAY AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
10.00-12.00 open time (Emergencies only)(SAVA surcharge applicable)

Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Services

Southern Cross Puppy School - Please enrol your new puppy in our socialisation classes at out Puppy School. Classes are held in our garden on a Saturday morning by Tracey who is a veterinary nurse. Your puppy will have so much fun and you will be given lots of information and instruction. We find that puppies who have attended the classes will love their future trips to our practice. Contact Tracey (083 3202832) for more information

Southern Cross Puppy School - Please enrol your new puppy in our socialisation classes at out Puppy School. Classes are held in our garden on a Saturday morning by Tracey who is a veterinary nurse. Your puppy will have so much fun and you will be given lots of information and instruction. We find that puppies who have attended the classes will love their future trips to our practice. Contact Tracey (083 3202832) for more information

Southern Cross Puppy School - Please enrol your new puppy in our socialisation classes at out Puppy School. Classes are held in our garden on a Saturday morning by Tracey who is a veterinary nurse. Your puppy will have so much fun and you will be given lots of information and instruction. We find that puppies who have attended the classes will love their future trips to our practice. Contact Tracey (083 3202832) for more information
Southern Cross Garden
Puppy School Graduation
Dog Bathing - We offer a dog bathing service every morning during weekdays, weather permitting. You can choose a shampoo for your dog or ask one of the vets to recommend a shampoo especially if your dog has a skin problem. The dogs are brushed and after their bath, they air dry in one of our outdoor cages. We do not offer clipping or trimming. Contact us to make a booking.
We stock a wide range of excellent veterinary diets and pet products. Our staff have been trained to assist you wherever possible - whether selecting the correct diet or just hearing about your pet's latest bout of mischief.
Veterinary Diets
Pet Accessories and Toys
Pet Shampoos and Supplements
Veterinary Diets
Free New Kitten and New Puppy Check Ups - Please bring your new bundle of joy for a health check. Our vets will make sure that all is well and check when the next vaccination and deworming is due. You will also be able to purchase all your puppy and kitten accessories. Collect your free Southern Cross Puppy and Kitten Information DVD at reception. We love meeting your new family member.

Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Services

Free New Puppy and New Kitten Check Ups - Please bring your new bundle of joy for a health check. Our vets will make sure that all is well and check when the next vaccination and deworming is due. You will also be able to purchase all your puppy and kitten accessories. Collect your free Southern Cross Puppy and Kitten Information DVD at reception. We love meeting your new family member.

Free New Puppy and New Kitten Check Ups - Please bring your new bundle of joy for a health check. Our vets will make sure that all is well and check when the next vaccination and deworming is due. You will also be able to purchase all your puppy and kitten accessories. Collect your free Southern Cross Puppy and Kitten Information DVD at reception. We love meeting your new family member.

Free New Puppy and New Kitten Check Ups - Please bring your new bundle of joy for a health check. Our vets will make sure that all is well and check when the next vaccination and deworming is due. You will also be able to purchase all your puppy and kitten accessories. Collect your free Southern Cross Puppy and Kitten Information DVD at reception. We love meeting your new family member.
Free Senior Health Clinic - Ageing is a process of changes to the body. Middle-aged pets start undergoing ageing processes which become obvious when your pet is seen as a senior (7 years old, depending on size and breed). Ageing can be managed by understanding the changes occurring and acting on them before too much damage is done. Senior health checks (at least once a year) can lead to early detection of any age related problem. Contact us to make an appointment at our Senior Clinic. A consultation fee may be levied for problems unrelated to age.
Weight Clinic - Can you still feel your pet's ribs? Can you still see your pet's waist? Does your pet suffer from tiredness or shortness of breath? Unfortunately, obesity is becoming a huge health problem among our pets as it can lead to diabetes, heart disease, arthritis ...... The Southern Cross team will be happy to advise you on a weight management programme for your pet and help you at your pet's regular weigh ins.
Loyalty Card Programme - Sign up for our Loyalty Programme and earn loyalty points. Loyalty points can then be redeemed against veterinary services.
We offer treadmill exercise for dogs. Treadmill exercise is a part of weight loss programmes.

Meet the Southern Cross Team

Dr David Johnson has been practising veterinary medicine since 1987. He enjoys the challenges of small animal medicine and surgery, and has a great love of birds. Fishing is another passion and he is always somewhere on the sea on his time off.

Dr David Johnson has been practising veterinary medicine since 1987. He enjoys the challenges of small animal medicine and surgery, and has a great love of birds. Fishing is another passion and he is always somewhere on the sea on his time off.

Dr David Johnson has been practising veterinary medicine since 1987. He enjoys the challenges of small animal medicine and surgery, and has a great love of birds. Fishing is another passion and he is always somewhere on the sea on his time off.
Dr Peter Kroon has been practising veterinary medicine since 1987. He has a special interest in anaesthetics, dentistry, fishing and gardening - not necessarily in that order!
Dr Alma Kerr graduated from Glasgow Veterinary School in 2000. She is proud to have been born in N.Ireland but enjoys the weather in her adopted country more. She joined the Southern Cross team in 2004 and became a partner in 2008. Dr Kerr has four cats, Gromit, Midge, Smurf and Harley, and three dogs, Libby, an English Springer Spaniel, Lewis, a chocolate Labrador and Zola, a Flatcoated Retriever. Libby became a Breed Champion in 2008 at just 19 months of age and both dogs are training for competition obedience with Libby having qualified at Novice level and Lewis at Class A. Alma is a self-confessed chocaholic!
Debbie has been part of the Southern Cross family since 2001 and she loves her job. She is married with two beautiful daughters. Her four-legged family consists of her gorgeous cat, Gucci and two Malamutes, Shivago and Wolfie.
Tanja is the mother of three beautiful, four-legged children - Zoeloe, Lalie and Yogi. Yogi, a retired Guide Dog, is well known at the practice as he accompanies Tanja to work. Tanja has been working for Drs Johnson and Kroon for more than a decade and with Dr Kerr since 2004. There is a special place in Tanja's heart for our elderly practice cat, Azriel.
Louise has been part of the Southern Cross family since 2005. She has two pets - a very fluffy dog named Lucy and a tabby cat named Lily. Lucy came into Southern Cross as a stray in 2005 and Louise just had to take her. Lily was saved from the traffic on Cape Road as a tiny kitten; she also crept into Louise's heart and home. Now, like most cats, Lily rules the roost! Louise's interests include horse riding, gardening and flower arranging. Her lovely flower arrangements and displays can often be seen at reception.
Carol has been part of the Southern Cross team since 2007. Prior to this she worked at a veterinary clinic in East London for 9 years. She has two adult sons and a very vocal elderly Siamese, Sushi, who is the head of the household!
Our vets work as a team at Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic. We offer in practice second, third and often fourth opinions when necessary! Our vets like to discuss cases together so you can be sure that your pet is receiving the best medical and surgical care possible. However, it is of most benefit to your pet to attend follow up appointments with the same vet.
Dr Carolyn Fryer joined the Southern Cross family in February 2011. Carolyn qualified from Onderstepoort in 2005 and then worked in small animal practice in Jo'burg and the UK.
Carolyn enjoys a variety of surgical and medical cases and has a soft spot for those special geriatric patients! Carolyn's companion is Ruud, the Rottweiler. He fits the profile of overgrown lap-dog and lives for walks and fluffy toys.
Our kennel staff assist our vets and keep our practice clean. They will be happy to carry food purchases to your car or help you if your pet is not too keen on paying us a visit. Our kennel staff bath dogs every morning during weekdays.

Flea control

Fleas are a huge problem at this time of year. Remember to use regular flea control on your pets.

Loyalty Card

Do you have a Loyalty Card?
Ask at reception and start earning points today.
Points can be used to receive discount off consultations, vaccinations and surgeries.

January Special

Have your pet microchipped for only R180.

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